Bearing cap and work holder



Patented Aug. 16, 1927,

LESLIE E. W'ESTOVER,

OF DENVER, COLORADO.

BEARING CAP AND WORK HOLDER.

Application filed August 14, 1926.

This invention relates to a device for use more particularly by an automobile mechanic when dis-assembling and assembling automobile engine. It is, of course, necessary when the bearing caps have been removed from the shaft and connecting ro, bearings that they be kept clean and in order so that they may be readily replaced in the positions from which they have been removed.

The principal object of this invention is to provide a device in which the bearing caps may be placed and, in which, they will be supported away from grit and dirt and in their proper order so that they may be readily replaced.

Another object of the invention is to so construct the device that it will be adjust able to accommodate differing sizes of bearing caps.

A further object of the invention is to incorporate with a bearing cap holder a receptacle for use in containing tools and other parts removed from the car. I

Other objects and advantages reside in the detail construction of the invent-ion, which is designed for economy, simplicity. and emciency. These will become more apparent from the following description.

7 In the following detailed description of the invention, reference is had to the accompanying drawing which forms a part hereof. Like numerals refer to like parts in all views of the drawing and throughout the description.

In the drawing:

Fig. 1 is a perspective view of one form of the invention and Fig. 2 is a similar view of an alternate form of the invention.

a boX or container formed in two telescopic sections, 10 and 11, the section 10 fitting within the section 11. The upper edges of the ends of the section 11 are turned inwardly, as indicated at 12, to form a groove for the reception of the upper edges of the sec t-ion 10. A slot 13 formed in section 11, cooperates with a stop 14 for ned on the section The first form of the invention. comprises.

Serial No. 129,245.

10, to forma stop to prevent the two sections from being drawn entirely apart. 7

Along the sides of the sections 10 and 11, upwardly projecting spaced tongues 15 are formed. In use the bearing caps, indicated at 16, are placed upon the tongues, as shown in Fig. 1, the body of the box being used for miscellaneous parts and tools.

In the alternate form of the invention a container 17 is employed, one side of which, 18, projects upwardly and carries a series of spaced tongues 19. The bottom of the box 69 17 extends to one side thereof, as shown, at 20, and has inwardly turned edges 21 which form a slide for an angle member 22 which carriessimilarly spaced, upwardly extendinq tongues 23. The slide 21 is closed at 24 p to prevent the complete removal of the angle member 22. In this form, the bearing caps are placed between'the tongues 19 and 23, the angle member 22 being adjusted in its slide to accommodate the desired width of bearing cap. The box 17 is employed for miscellaneous spare parts and tools.

While a specific form of the improvement has been described and illustrated herein, it is desired to be understood that the same may be varied, within the scope of the appended claims, without departing from the spirit of the invention.

Having thus described the invention, what claim and desire secured by Letters Patent l. A work holder comprising a container,

a bottom in said container, sides for said container,two of said sides being adjustable in relation to each other, and a series of up- 35 wardly projecting tongues formed on each. of said two sides. adapted to support the work therebetween.

. 2. A work holder comprising a container,

a bottom in said container; sides connecting with said bottom, said bottom being formed in two sections telescopically connected, upwardly projecting tongues on each of said sides adapted to support the work between said. sides.

A work holder comprising a container,

upwardly projecting tongues formed on one side of said container, a projecting base on said container, an angle member slidably mounted on said projecting base, and upwardly extending tongues on said angle member adapted to co-operate with said first-mentioned tongues to support work.

4. A. work holder comprising a container, upwardly projecting tongues formed on one 10 side of said container, a projecting base on said container, an angle member slidably mounted on said projecting base, upwardly extending tongues on said angle member adapted to co-operate with said first-mentioned tongues to support work, and inwardly turned edges on said base member arranged to form a slide for said angle member.

In testimony whereof, I affix my signature.

LESLIE E. VVESTOVER. 

